SWINE FLU CONCERNS

This post does not aim to create a situation of panic or anxiety amongst you readers, it is just to share the latest information about the Swine flu cases being reported here in the campus.

Before we jump to any conclusions and start packing our bags, it is of paramount importance to understand and appreciate the fact that none of the cases have actually been confirmed.

There's a scare, particularly in hostel 3 . as about 30 suspected cases have been reported - NONE OF THEM CONFIRMED, THOUGH.

I would request, not just the readers, but everyone here to maintain calm and please avoid rumours.

My message not only encompasses our college, but everyone in general......Panic does no good, it only amplifies your concerns.

Just to be on the precautionary side....I am posting the general symptoms for Swine flu...and also the link.....remember dont take these symptoms as the sole criteria.....Better Consult a Doctor :)

Swine Flu Symptoms

According to the CDC, like seasonal flu, symptoms of swine flu infections can include:

• fever, which is usually high, but unlike seasonal flu, is sometimes absent
• cough
• runny nose or stuffy nose
• sore throat
• body aches
• headache
• chills
• fatigue or tiredness, which can be extreme
• diarrhea and vomiting, sometimes, but more commonly seen than with seasonal flu

Signs of a more serious swine flu infection might include pneumonia and respiratory failure.

If your child has symptoms of swine flu, you should avoid other people and call your pediatrician who might do a rapid flu test to see if he has an influenza A infection. Further testing can then be done to see if it is a swine flu infection. (Samples can be sent to local and state health departments and the CDC for confirmation of swine flu, especially if a child is in the hospital.)

Keep Smiling.It helps. :)

http://pediatrics.about.com/od/swineflu/a/409_symptoms.htm